Murray Shakespeare Festival to take place March 8-10
By Kala Allen-Dunn
The Murray Shakespeare Festival will return to Lovett Auditorium this spring following a two-year hiatus
Announcements
English Professor named 2023 College English Teacher of the Year
By Alex Pologruto
Dr. Ray Horton, assistant professor in the Department of English and Philosophy at Murray State University, has been named the 2023 College English Teacher of the Year by the Kentucky Council of Teachers of English/Language Arts (KCTE/LA), a state affiliate of the National Council of Teachers of English.
Derek Glisson Memorial Scholarship surges past $100,000 thanks to tractor pull event
By Abby Hensley
Since 2009, the Derek Glisson Memorial Scholarship has enabled 33 students to pursue studies in agriculture at Murray State University, thanks in large part to funds raised by the Derek Glisson Memorial Truck & Tractor Pull, held in 2017 and 2022
The Murray State News takes home second place General Excellence from 2022 Kentucky Press Association Convention
By Jennifer Cline
The Murray State News staff was recognized with 12 awards at the Kentucky Press Association (KPA) Convention in Lexington, Kentucky, including a second-place award for general excellence in the student publications class 1 category for the 2022 school year.
MSU to host multiple events throughout Black History Month and the spring semester
By Shawn Touney
Both the campus and greater community are invited to attend and participate in Black heritage events from February through May